With a 1-1 record in NJCAA Region IV double-elimination regional play after Saturday's games at Harper, Brown would rather not be facing elimination in Sunday's 9 a.m. matchup against Waubonsee Community College.

Then again: "1-1 is better than not playing tomorrow," Brown said.

Harper must win against Waubonsee, which won twice Saturday, in order to force a second game Sunday.

Harper's first game Saturday was a five-inning loss to Waubonsee.

"We didn't do what we wanted to (offensively)," said Harper's Tyler Crussen of the first-game defeat.

But the Hawks bounced back with a 14-5 win in 7 innings over Milwaukee Area Technical College to extend their postseason.

"Everyone (contributed) after the rough start," said Harper's Theo Yfantis, a Wheeling grad, after the victory. "It's easy to hit when there's pressure on the bases."

Yfantis' double helped spark the Hawks to a 6-run sixth inning. He finished the second game 3-for-3 with 5 RBI.

Brown shook up his regular lineup against Milwaukee, sending Crussen, the usual No. 2 hitter, into the No. 9 spot.

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